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Democritus Quotes

Biography: Democritus, known as the "Laughing Philosopher," is celebrated for dev... more Biography: Democritus, known as the "Laughing Philosopher," is celebrated for developing the atomic theory of the universe. Born around 460 BCE in Abdera, Thrace, he posited that everything is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms. His thoughts laid foundational principles for modern science and natural philosophy. less

"The good person does not only avoid what is forbidden, but also desires nothing that is forbidden"

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"To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland."

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"If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you."

Tags: Mindfulness, Mindset, Perspective, Happiness, Perception

"Extravagance is its own destruction."

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"Poverty in democracy is as much to be preferred to so-called prosperity under despots, as freedom to slavery."

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"A man must stand by his words as solidly as by his laws."

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"Courage marks a man out even better than physical strength."

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"Medicine heals diseases of the body wisdom frees the soul from passions."

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"Moderation multiplies pleasures and increases pleasure."

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"It is better to destroy one's own errors than those of others."

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"Good means not merely not to do wrong but rather not to desire to do wrong."

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"Though you are poor, do not behave in a servile manner"

Tags: Empowerment, Confidence, Self-worth, Independence, Character

"The more you say, the less people remember"

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"Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss"

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"The art of living well and the art of dying well are one"

Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Existentialism, Well-being, Meaning of life